Overview

The Higher Education concentration is in a unique position to offer students opportunities that enable them to gain practical experience in the form of internships at federal government agencies, public policy think tanks, and higher education advocacy organizations throughout the Washington DC area.

Careers

As a nationally recognized graduate area of concentration, Higher Education at the University of Maryland prepares students for leadership positions in higher education institutions and policy organizations, as well as engagement in scholarship.

Alumni of the Higher Education concentration work as mid- and senior-level college administrators, higher education policy makers and analysts as well as university faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Retention Theories and the Impact of College
Research on Ethnic Minorities and Demographic Trends
College Access and Choice
Women in Higher Education
Ranking Systems in Higher Education
State Systems in Higher Education
Higher Education Finance
Federal Policies in Post-Secondary Education
Service Learning and College Student Development
State-Level Higher Education Research
Leadership in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Higher Education View 81 other PhDs in Higher Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is recommended that, if possible, prospective students talk with concentration coordinators and faculty, and visit classes, to help determine if a particular concentration is appropriate to their academic interests and professional goals.
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Writing Sample

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33804 USD / year

≈ 33804 USD / year
Out-of-State

33804 USD / year

≈ 33804 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15804 USD / year

≈ 15804 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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